HC Deb 14 October 1943 vol 392 c1057
77. Sir Ralph Glyn

asked the Minister of Health whether he will consider altering the boundaries of various local authorities in view of changes that have taken place affecting industrial and social conditions in the neighbourhood and many areas; and what steps should hon. Members take to bring the views of local authorities to an appropriate body?

Mr. E. Brown

No alteration of boundaries can be made while the Local Elections and Register of Electors (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1939, remains unaltered but the changes to which my hon. Friend refers will clearly have to be taken into account when the time comes for any re-arrangement. Meantime, I shall be glad to receive from hon Members any information about their own constituencies, which they think ought to be on record.

Sir R. Glyn

Does not my right hon. Friend realise that it is very hard to make plans until the local authorities know the areas in which they are going to plan?

Mr. Brown

That is quite clear.